Wellness programs

Programs are often considered separately from core benefits, which can be a disastrous scenario given that the two strategies go hand-in-hand, says NFP’s Deb Smolensky.

Conditions such as hypertension cost clients millions of dollars each year in terms of insurance claims, absenteeism, and reduced productivity.

Employers cite a lack of support and resources as some of the main reasons they don’t offer such programs to employees.

To achieve the key benefits of well-being initiatives employers must have a process that fully engages the organization.

Many employees have similar questions about their corporate wellness program, especially if the program is brand-new.

Increased demand and use of technology are among the insights revealed by Chestnut Global Partners in its analysis of employee assistance programs.

A people-centric approach isn’t just good for employees – it’s good for business, says Maxwell Health’s Veer Gidwaney.

Conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol cost employers millions of dollars each year in terms of insurance claims, absenteeism, and reduced productivity.

The telecommunications firm partners with WebMD for a weight loss program that helped nearly two-thirds of its employees shed unwanted pounds.

Why advisers and employers should create plans that address several factors that impact employee health, says Veer Gidwaney.